Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Port Macquarie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Macquarie

With a population of 41.491, Port Macquarie is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia.

Where to Eat in Port Macquarie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Whalebone Wharf (269 Hastings River Drive) and Aqua Restaurant at the Westport Club (25c Buller St) are great picks.

When to visit Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 507
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Macquarie in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 507
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Macquarie in February, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Port Macquarie, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.

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How to Get to Port Macquarie

Plane

When flying to Port Macquarie, you’ll arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Macquarie is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 314 km from Port Macquarie. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Port Macquarie, you’ll arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Port Macquarie is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 314 km from Port Macquarie. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Port Macquarie

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Port Macquarie

Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,009 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (618 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (449 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Port Macquarie

Most booked hotels in Port Macquarie

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The Mid Pacific
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 535+
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Rydges Port Macquarie
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 641+
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John Oxley Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 326+
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Mantra The Observatory Port Macquarie
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 606+
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Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 594+
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ibis Styles Port Macquarie
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 468+
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Hiring a car in Port Macquarie

Expect to pay RM 5.79 per litre in Port Macquarie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 69.37 and RM 92.49. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Macquarie, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 5.79 per litre in Port Macquarie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 69.37 and RM 92.49. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Macquarie, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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